Lennox Hearth Products Recalls Vent-Free Gas Logs And Fireplaces

Lennox Hearth Products, of Nashville, Tennessee, has recalled about 5,700 Superior VFGL Vent-Free Gas Log Sets and VF Vent-Free Fireplaces. The front burners of vent-free gas log set fireplace inserts and the vent-free fireplaces can fail to ignite allowing gas to escape and posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers. The recalled products are Lennox Superior brand VFGL Log Sets and VF4000, VF5000 and VF6000 fireplaces. Each product has a metal rating plate attached to the grate of the log sets or to the frame of the fireplaces containing the unit’s model number, serial number and other information. Included in this recall are units with serial numbers starting with “6408C” through “6408M,” and those starting with “6409.” Units that had repairs made to the burner assembly between March 2008 and December 2009 are also included.

The products were sold by various fireplace and HVAC retailers and installers from March 2008 through December 2009 for approximately $540 to $775 for the log sets and $1,300 to $1,850 for the fireplaces. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled log sets and fireplaces and contact Lennox for information about how to arrange for a free inspection and repair. For additional information, please contact Lennox Hearth Products at (800) 826-8546 or visit its Web site at http://www.lennoxhearthproducts.com.